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14 Facts You May Not Know About Norwegian Elkhounds

Published: · Modified: by Viktoria Bryzh · This post may contain affiliate links

Aside from the Norwegian Elkhound's gorgeous look with their wolf-like face, they are intelligent, delightful, and humorous. They are filled with so many amazing things that you never knew for sure.

Here are 14 facts you may not know about Norwegian Elkhounds.

#1 They are good hunters?
A woman in the forest with her two Norwegian Elkhounds
#2 They are so robust

A woman with her Norwegian Elkhound wearing a pink ribbon around its neck in the field
The Norwegian Elkhound is bold and energetic, a hardy gray hunting dog known for his lush silver-gray coat and dignified but friendly demeanor.

#3 They are almost the oldest European dogs.
A Norwegian Elkhound lying on the couch with its sad face
#4 They look like wolves
A Norwegian Elkhound lying on the grass while panting with its tongue out
#5 They are very active
A Norwegian Elkhound climbing in the forest
#6 Norwegian Elkhounds are good friends

A Norwegian Elkhound lying on the grass under the tree with its tongue sticking out on the side of its mouth
Elkhounds are famously fine companions and intelligent watchdogs.

#7 And moreover they can be very funny
A Norwegian Elkhound lying upside down
#8 They are truly smart

A Norwegian Elkhound lying on the floor with its sad face
Smart as possible, he also has a wonderful sense of humor.

#9 You need a perfect guardian? You have it!
A Norwegian Elkhound standing up on the chair while looking outside the window
#10 They need a lot of training

A woman combing her Norwegian Elkhound standing on top of the large rock surounded with shed fur in the forest
The high energy Norwegian elkhound really needs plenty of strenuous exercise if it is to thrive. This intelligent, independent, affectionate dog does best in a family with well-behaved older children or no children at all.

#11 The Norwegian Elkhound is very loyal.
A happy Norwegian Elkhound sitting on the grass
#12 They are very happy and will always make you smile
two happy Norwegian Elkhound wearing cute scarf while sitting on the grass
#13 They need a special kind of owners

A Norwegian Elkhound running in the yard
A Norwegian Elkhound needs an owners who has the time, knowledge and dedication to bring out the dog's intelligence, loyalty and talent.

#14 If you have a chance to adopt an elkhound, you won’t be disappointed.

A Norwegian Elkhound puppy sitting on the floor with its sad face

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